Detailing a Mooney M20C

[@crazypilot4017]

Nice dude 👍. Just bought my first Mooney. Looking forward to restoring the whole thing.

[@davidwood6089]

Wow I just bought a Mooney with 99% of the same paint scheme! You’re definitely inspiring me to detail it!

[@timothycrouch6052]

Love your attention to detail in all of your videos. Coming from a retired A.F. maintainer and A&P.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Thanks Timothy. I’m retired Air Force Egress. F-16 and A-10.

[@travisw9071]

Who doesn't love a good Mooney video? Keep them coming

[@robinj.9329]

It looks like that Mooney has a really nice new home! Great to see it clean and shiny!

[@DCGULL01]

Will all of those who don't like a Mooney, please raise your hand? (Crickets....) I LOVE Mooneys and I love yours even more than dirty ones, really! BUT, I hate that they can't be flown like a Cub. Very frustrating watching a 30 minute flight because there literally isn't 1 minute of 'down time' for the pilot- even the most experienced pilots have a very high load at all times. You can never say "Hey, let's do a couple of touch & go's for fun with a Mooney- knowwhatimean, Mark? End of whining. What a great plane to fly to Oshkosh with your dad, what a great cross country plane, how efficient is this super robust platform, what a great flight envelope & the opportunity to spend serious dollars is virtually endless. Yes, that IS jealousy rearing its ugly head, and, super happy that you added one to your fleet 'O three. It's a perfect fit, allowing you to remain current for IFR, make visiting family & friends easier, night flying, etc... Speaking of crickets- any video updates on EITHER the Cub or the Sonex? I mean the Van's and Rans- whatever! You know what I mean! The KITplanes- like the name of the channel? Just asking, because, I subscribed for content and I'm feeling the need for a Mark Pensenstadler 'perfection' attempt with details... Like the channel, like your videos, enjoy pretty much all of it. Asking for more- that's all! Dave

[@DCGULL01]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast Well, NOW we know where you've been! My buddy used to HATE the annuals- 3 weeks in hot, sweaty TX with too many other pilots to get into trouble with. It's like hard work & a spousal hall pass at the same time. Too much fun & too much hard work at the same time. As he got older, it got harder- he finally had to pass on the nights.... Ahhhhh, the joys of middle age!!! But, acing the re-ups are much easier! I just re-read my 'post' and it was meant to be funny, but- could've been mis-read as mean. You definitely seem to get the true intent but apparently my jealousy over your current situation: garage hanger with 3 Awesome planes, runway in the cul-de-sac and difficult (in so many ways) job of pilot just sort of seeps through. But, the offset is the gratitude that you share your passion via KZbin with us. I'll keep recommending your channel, and soon we'll have all of the other subs from: Trent, MoJo Mike, Dan J. & those pesky (but talented) Flying Cowboys... You'll be getting your Gold YT plaque & thinking about only making content, selling stickers & flying! Idea: Make a video where someone can win a flight with you in their choice of plane. It'll motivate you to completion on one (focus), get more interaction with your subscribers- I'm not a 'joiner' but- even I would do it! I've been dying to get up to Canada and help Steve with his RV-14 build, and, I think a ton of others have either gone up to help, or are planning a trip to do it when he's working on it! Very interactive, while he completes his IFR rating.... Can never say Thank You enough, but, Thank You! for all of your hard work including editting. People think that these videos are simple- not so easy to maintain flow without have cuts, light changes, etc.... Thank You!

[@murdocks8242]

I would love to have a Mooney, I've never gotten to set in one but love the looks!

[@robingermon4071]

O I love the Mooney M20C. Flew them a lot on charter.Great aeroplane. That high aspect ration wing and that bullet proof gear retraction. The short strip performance is excellent. 600 yard crop duster strip are fine with a Mooney. In my opinion one of the most beautiful and well performing aircraft ever built.

[@neilyeag]

I personally love precision and attention to detail , and you sir have that in spades. I started flying in 1969, and got to do a few hops in these era Mooney's. I loved them. Great work, look forward to your content.

[@TheMot616]

I highly recommended S100 Cleaner and Detail kit for those wheel wells

[@kevenlonsdale1354]

Beautiful bird, love your attention to detail. Loved the WD-40 tip!

[@highpointview256]

You're now in good position to extol on the different ownership/operational virtues of factory vs experimental vs LSA certified aircraft. Each type of aircraft certification has a unique set of merits and could be good video material.

[@vrayc9573]

Keep the Mooney videos coming....all good stuff

[@creekboy2893]

Love the Mooney! Good detail tips too. I use zep foaming degreaser from HomeDepot to clean my Cessnas belly from oil. It is aluminum safe and only about $5 a can. It worked grea!

[@hbpilot70]

Can't find your video you mentioned at the beginning on how to polish the exterior.

[@doncatchpole7370]

Good job

[@georgel5308]

Do videos of what makes you happy. We are here for the ride

[@markm6254]

Gorgeous, and please keep up the Mooney vids.

[@darioushdadyan1288]

let me know if you ever wanted to part with the Mooney. looks great . you are a great owner

[@medic1138]

Gonna make OSH19? Would love to check out that Mooney!

[@harryshaw4998]

I relighted my garage with LED's what a change

[@shortribslongbow5312]

Looks great.

[@JeffreyRubicon]

Yet another awesome video! I really love your cool tips you provide plus it’s fun to watch a guy living my dream! And putting it out there on video for all of us to enjoy! BTW - I’ve ordered several KitFox shirts from you and I wanted to say here for others: the shirts are super high quality and they fit great. I love all of mine! I’ll be ordering more, too. Thanks again for the great videos!

[@espn168]

Great work.

[@syndromeee]

What size are the washers? Are they the same size all over the plane?

[@1shARyn3]

That ladder on top of the truck looks like what I did to change my lights (16'+ ceiling....) If You don't tell OSHA, I won't tell OSHA :-D

[@sey1yes2]

are you allowed to change avionics and install antennae if you are not an A & P? Also, I loved how you got into the minute details of cleaning! Now I gotta find some Flitz!

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

No, but everything I do is done with a buddy who is an A&P IA. I do the work, he inspects and signs it off.

[@waqarsyed6641]

AWESOME video... thank you

[@corbandallas8644]

Hey man, great video. One question, where’s the first video of you polishing the aircraft with the DIA sander. Thanks.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Hi Corban, I don't have any other footage of buffing the Mooney other than what's in this video, but are you referring to the video when I go through the whole process of sanding, buffing, and polishing? I've moved a few videos to my new KZbin channel called "Kitplane Adventures" but I haven't told anyone about the new channel yet. If you want to see that video here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaLFfWljq6iDns0 Make sure you subscribe to the new channel! I'll be promoting it soon with a whole series of videos on getting my Cruzer certified and ready for the first flight!

[@corbandallas8644]

Kitplane Enthusiast, that’s exactly what I was speaking of. I have a Mooney as well. The paint job definitely needs some love. Do ya have a handle on MooneySpace at all. Thanks for the link. Stay up!

[@ronaldvanengen1887]

Extreme simple green cleans as well or better than WD40 They SELL extreme simple green at aircraft Spruce ❤😊

[@ShuRugal]

I need to know if that shirt is available in a polo.

[@chrisc161]

Whoa how much do you charge to do my plane? Lol by the way please don’t stop showing videos on the Mooney.

[@valterp528]

excelente vídeo

[@keithacline]

😂😂😂 Actually... the preference for us airline mechanics is to speed tape the panel in place!! I’ve been “moving metal” on the line with a major airline for a while. Love the detail in your videos. Keep up the good work!!

[@acepilot0073]

Amazing video, you need to finish the zenith lol . I can't wait to see it

[@acepilot0073]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast by any chance do you have Instagram

[@robertlafnear4865]

Have you tried "Simple Green" to clean things with ?........ SEE YA OSHKOSH ?, Airventure should have a special parking area for the You Tube folks to meet and great...... loved you Zenith build videos a lot, any more ? is it flying yet ? Thanks for the Videos, good stuff !

[@thomascammarato7769]

Thanks

[@todd-617]

Mark, you have OAD. Obsessive airplane disorder! Damn the mooney is looking good

[@karljames1694]

Could develop into AIDS- Aviation Induced Divorce Syndrome. Gotta love the classic Mooney.

[@securityfamily]

Ever try some cleaner such as simple green instead of WD40?

[@bibrakc]

Is engine still the same from 1962?

[@homertalk]

I'm sure all that dirt adds up to some sort of weight difference.

[@jamesgrossmann866]

Beautiful Mooney! Are you on mooneyspace.com? My '62 is about 150 n-numbers later.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Yes I am, but I don't post much on there. Lot's of good people on that forum!

[@missedapproachmark]

Very nice! I’ll be sure to bring a can of WD40 to my Mooney next time! Happy landings!

[@russelltruman7606]

I want to see more Zenith videos. Its been far to long.

[@gmcjetpilot]

With all that WD40 you reduced the drag and picked up Micro-Knots.... Ha ha

[@mikemonce1405]

for airline mechanics....OUCH....(A & P here)... its not as much as getting the panel on wrong , as to make sure there are greasy hand prints where the passengers can see them in flight.,,,,

[@mikemonce1405]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast love your videos i liked the comment so true..... I'm the first one to poke fun i was a pilot before i was a mechanic.so I've developed some thick skin over the years....are you flying into Oshkosh? you better make a video if you do... i'm going to try it next year in my m20f. It got some storm damage on it a few weeks ago so its down for the rest of the summer.

[@jeffcrabtree1636]

Recently found in the Pensenstadler family archives: Dave (Mark's dad) to a young Mark: Mark, here's your WD40 and a paper towel. I need you to detail the furnace. Mark -" but dad!" Dave- "son you'll thank me for this someday. It will make you a KZbin star! Fast forward to a teenage Mark..... Dave-" Mark there's a young girl at the door to see you". Mark-" tell her to go away. I'm detailing the water softener". Fast forward to 2019 -Mark detailing rivet heads. Mark, here is a link to get help: www.drphil.com/be-on-the-show/ #davemustbesoproud

[@jeffcrabtree1636]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast - Golf swing got so good that Tiger's been coming to me for lessons. Have decided that becoming a KZbin influencer is my new path. BTW-might want to consider marketing the #davemustbesoproud tee shirts. Instant best seller. You can thank me now! See you in 2 weeks

[@davetillema8949]

Are you triplets ? How do you find the time for all these hobbies ? Lol . 😄

[@glenns6923]

Please give me your address and I'll bring you my car and truck! Lol ..great job . Great video.

[@glenns6923]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast lol...

[@MrBarbuster]

WD40 wipes

[@MrBarbuster]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast chked their website and no they don't. I was just poppin off. they do have a foam cleaner tho. no drip or run

[@user-tl5fi9lz9z]

FIRST!